Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX90 was announced 14 months later than the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX90 grades vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung PL200
| FX90 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FX90
| PL200 | FX90 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung PL200
| FX90 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX90 and the PL200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and PL200.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FX90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-26 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.90 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $227 | $0 |